App for move/restore saves of games in android? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As i'm using my S4 to play how can i move and restore saves from games easily? i don't wanna register in Google+ for play games services

You'll likely have to root, if not already rooted. Then install ES File Explorer, set it up for root access, and then use its App Backup feature to back up your save games. It's what I use to transfer my Doctor Who Legacy savegame and my Pinball Arcade high scores from my tablet to my S4.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You'll likely have to root, if not already rooted. Then install ES File Explorer, set it up for root access, and then use its App Backup feature to back up your save games. It's what I use to transfer my Doctor Who Legacy savegame and my Pinball Arcade high scores from my tablet to my S4.
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Thanks for reply, looks like i've to register in Google+ as i'm no more going to root my phone

Try it first. I regularly root my devices so I have no clue if the app backup feature requires root or not.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try it first. I regularly root my devices so I have no clue if the app backup feature requires root or not.
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I think it does, since it requires access to the apk and data. There aren't any ways to backup your data without root. The only way is to use an app called Helium I think. But it requires a PC. if you're not rooted. Restoring the data also requires a PC.

Just tested Google play games and restores only achievements.. not saves

GTX90 said:
Just tested Google play games and restores only achievements.. not saves
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The game data is usually stored in the /android/obb or /android/data folders. You should find the save data there.

GDReaper said:
The game data is usually stored in the /android/obb or /android/data folders. You should find the save data there.
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Yeah but i want a cloud service that can backup and restore thoses saves without rooting the phone

Those folders are located on both internal storage and the MicroSD card. You shouldn't need root to work with them.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Those folders are located on both internal storage and the MicroSD card. You shouldn't need root to work with them.
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I've to find an app to backup those files in cloud then, thank you

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try it first. I regularly root my devices so I have no clue if the app backup feature requires root or not.
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Which app you use to save those files? (with root)

ES File Explorer.

GTX90 said:
Which app you use to save those files? (with root)
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Titanium backup is another popular way to backup apps.

Ok! thanks all

If you don't want to use Titanium backup there's adb backup which is already built into android, but beware doesn't work well. Google Saved Games is great because allows you to automatically sync game progress between different devices without bothering carrying a computer around or rooting your device.
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Retrieve Apps

Does anyone know how to retrieve applications downloaded from market on to the phone thru the phones file system.. Which temporary or whatever directory does it saves the files when downloaded ??
thalib_atc said:
Does anyone know how to retrieve applications downloaded from market on to the phone thru the phones file system.. Which temporary or whatever directory does it saves the files when downloaded ??
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Open market, go to downloads.
I can't think of any other reason for knowing the location other than to steal apps, and if that's your intention you are asking on the wrong boards.
If you download Root Explorer on the market you can search your phone for installed apps, I'm sure you can figure it out from there, and I will leave it at that.
Good day sir.
Edit: There are plenty of backup apps that can backup your apps for you if that is your goal. I hear Titanium Backup is a good one.
got it man.. Thanks

Preserve Angry Birds through different builds?

Hi Guys,
I'm on phireMod build and I was thinking of moving to different build, but I fear if I move...I would lose the levels i completed
Is there any way to preserve the data. Does titanium backup also preserve angry birds data. Any other easy way?
Regards
Yes to the first two questions and no to the third.
(I'm kind of confused as well. I edited this post heavily.)
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^^yes
I use mybackup pro. It works flawlessly.
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Personally I use Titanium Backup, but another way is to keep your latest highscores.lua file
it's located in /data/data/com.rovio.angrybirds/files
(the settings file is also there in case you want to keep your current settings)
You can use any file explorer with root access (i.e. root explorer). Then, just copy and replace the highscores.lua on your new build with the one you pulled off your old build.
In case you don't like using backup programs, for whatever reason, you can use the other method.
Also, you can pull the apk file off /data/app. That way you can just place it on your Android\AndroidApps folder for auto install at boot.
mastajest said:
Personally I use Titanium Backup, but another way is to keep your latest highscores.lua file
it's located in /data/data/com.rovio.angrybirds/files
(the settings file is also there in case you want to keep your current settings)
You can use any file explorer with root access (i.e. root explorer). Then, just copy and replace the highscores.lua on your new build with the one you pulled off your old build.
In case you don't like using backup programs, for whatever reason, you can use the other method.
Also, you can pull the apk file off /data/app. That way you can just place it on your Android\AndroidApps folder for auto install at boot.
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I second that. I port over my Angry Birds score to every build using Titanium backup. What I noticed though is I need to install angry birds manually as Titanium fails on some builds. Then when it's installed I go back in Titanium, find angry birds in the backup/restore section, click on it and restore Data only. Everything should be there.
The /data/app/com.rovio.angrybirds folder can be copied from the old ROM to a safe place too and then copied back once the game is installed.
Good luck!
There was another thread somewhere on the forums which I detailed all of this, but I can't find it for the life of me.
@karendar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8851252&postcount=8
would there be anywhere else that the apk and the lua file would be located besides data/data? using astro file managers any search i do for highscores.lua results in nothing found.
my data folder is empty? i've been playing angry birds for a while and wanted to put everything else to a newer build that i like alot.
pxldtz said:
@karendar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8851252&postcount=8
would there be anywhere else that the apk and the lua file would be located besides data/data? using astro file managers any search i do for highscores.lua results in nothing found.
my data folder is empty? i've been playing angry birds for a while and wanted to put everything else to a newer build that i like alot.
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Are you searching from root or from the SD Card? which build are you running? I personally use root explorer, I prefer the interface to Astro... The actual folder is /data/data/com.rovio.angrybirds/ and all files are located there. I still say you'd be better off using the Titanium Backup solution though.
Thanks for finding my post, I must be tired.
nvm. finally figured it out. i keep forgetting everything has to be done in root through adb most of the time.
thanks for the help though. i should have posted like 3 hrs when i figured it out lol.
thanks again!
karendar said:
I second that. I port over my Angry Birds score to every build using Titanium backup. What I noticed though is I need to install angry birds manually as Titanium fails on some builds. Then when it's installed I go back in Titanium, find angry birds in the backup/restore section, click on it and restore Data only. Everything should be there.
The /data/app/com.rovio.angrybirds folder can be copied from the old ROM to a safe place too and then copied back once the game is installed.
Good luck!
There was another thread somewhere on the forums which I detailed all of this, but I can't find it for the life of me.
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If Titanium gives you issues restoring the actual app, make sure
1. you first hit the Problems? button to get the latest busybox
2. go to preferences and check on "Force to same location"
I use to have issues with Titanium and some apps including Angry Birds, but after doing that apps install without issues.
Titanium does preserve the data. But you will not be able to restore Angry birds directly, since it doesn't install unless your unmount your SD card. Here's what i do everytime
Unmount SD card -> Install Angry birds from market or using apk -> Mount Card -> Restore App Data Only using Titanium Backup
Hope that helps

Remove/Disable unwanted applications/running services

I installed JM6 (the 'old' way) and my phone is Rooted via SuperOneClick.
How can I remove standard installed applications (eg. Ereader, Calculator etc) and how can I see which applications/services are running and how can I remove unwanted services running in the background?
Get Root explorer from the market. Can delete apps with it but be careful you dont delete anything you shouldnt.
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risq said:
Get Root explorer from the market. Can delete apps with it but be careful you dont delete anything you shouldnt.
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Can you tell me how Root Explorer works? (how to delete apps/services, how to see which are running)
You delete apps from Data/apps or system/apps. Most apps are named so youll recognise them. Delete the .odex and .apk
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risq said:
You delete apps from Data/apps or system/apps. Most apps are named so youll recognise them. Delete the .odex and .apk
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And where do I find which services/application are running (after booting) and where do I disable/enable them?
DO NOT DELETE ! (move to internal or external SD card, just in case you need to restore)
More tips here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856136
I'm a recent convert to Titanium Backup. In the pro version you can "freeze" processes. I'm not exactly sure, but what I think it does is close the process and copy the app to a cache folder.it's no longer running and it doesn't show up in the launcher. All you have to do is unfreeze it to bring it back.
How has Titanium Backup performed for you? Have you noticed any adverse affects from its use? I am looking to lock down the Galaxay tablet for use in one of our departments. Titanium Backup seems to be the way to go. I assume you need to root the device in order to use it?
daniel.weck said:
DO NOT DELETE ! (move to internal or external SD card, just in case you need to restore)
More tips here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856136
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Second that. Leave them where they are and just rename the apk to apkx.
When you reboot they will be gone, but can be easliy restored by removing the 'x'
Be warned though, if you remove the wrong app's you can get stuck in all sorts of 'force close hell'
Not then end of the world though and is a safer method of playing with your android devices.
Root explorer and ADB are your friends
I've found Titanium Backup does the trick using the freeze option. Very handy should you want to get an app back again. As said, be very careful deleting something, or at least make a copy on your sdcard just in case .
Oh and make sure USB Development is ticked just in case the only way back in is via an adb shell!

How to get apps from phone to pc?

So can I get apks that I installed from market on my pc if i want to install them on another phone?
Use adb
kevin2516 said:
Use adb
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How do I use that lol do u need root and can u transfer paid apps?
dud3me said:
How do I use that lol do u need root and can u transfer paid apps?
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My wareznoob sense is tingling.
dud3me said:
How do I use that lol do u need root and can u transfer paid apps?
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if they're installed to /data/app which most market apps are, then i think nope, but you should be rooted as it makes it easier to use adb and do stuff with it, and yeah you can transfer whatever apps are on your phone, whether you paid for them or not is none of my business anyway.
You can also use titanium backup, appmonster or mybackup to backup your apps to sd card, and just copy them to your computer.
install exuninstall and make a backup of your apps, then the apks will be on your sdcard so just copy them to the pc, cheers
I use astro file manager to back up the installed apps, the backed-up apps are stored in your sd card/backup/apps, from there you can copy the apps in your pc.
There is an app you can use, look for appSaver in the market.
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[Q] How to restore Titanium backup backup without root ? urgent help

Hello,
i have titanium backup files i made from my old Note2 and now i want to restore on my new S4
i don't want to root my new s4 anyway to keep it clean
is there any way to make titanium backup restore the apps without root ?
i need only the apps not the data .. just the apps
so , is there any other way to restore just the apps from the titanium backup folder ?
Extract the apk files from the titanium backup archives and put it on your sdcard so you can install them
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om22 said:
Extract the apk files from the titanium backup archives and put it on your sdcard so you can install them
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I need to restore my backups to my non-rooted phone but I need the app data.. is this possible?
Not without root. I wouldn't recommend extracting the apks as your market links will be broken. No updates. You need root or start again
MamomaN said:
Hello,
i have titanium backup files i made from my old Note2 and now i want to restore on my new S4
i don't want to root my new s4 anyway to keep it clean
is there any way to make titanium backup restore the apps without root ?
i need only the apps not the data .. just the apps
so , is there any other way to restore just the apps from the titanium backup folder ?
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If you still have Note II, there is an easy way to accomplish what you need.
Astro File Manager can back up all installed apps to a folder named "backups." Apps can be reinstalled in the normal way from this folder. Market link is not lost, no root required.
After some of my past experiences, I tend to back up things six ways from Sunday and this has been handy for me.
I hope this helps.
Use Helium if you can..
On the same line, if you still have your note 2, use Helium (Koush's app, previously Carbon) instead..
It allows for backup/restore of data without root.
Now can you use data files backed up with Titanium to restore using Helium is unknown to me...
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Edit: Apologies, wrong reply, dint read that you want just the apps and not the data! Talked only about data..
My experiences.
I just got a G3 and the computer side for Helium wouldn't recognize my phone. Not sure if I wanna root.
OK. I just lied to you. I do wanna root it.
I'm gonna try the Astro method.
I am stuck in the same situation....tried everything but there is no way around to to restore unless the phone is rooted
bsam55 said:
If you still have Note II, there is an easy way to accomplish what you need.
Astro File Manager can back up all installed apps to a folder named "backups." Apps can be reinstalled in the normal way from this folder. Market link is not lost, no root required.
After some of my past experiences, I tend to back up things six ways from Sunday and this has been handy for me.
I hope this helps.
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I tried the Astro method suggested here. Just a warning: only the apk is backed up; no app data. I was hoping it would do the app data since that is what I really care about.
On a rooted device, ES File Explorer (any version) can back up both apps and data. I back up my apps and data with it all the time, or else I wouldn't have gone through the trouble of modifying pre-malware versions of that app to work with systemless root.
Without root however, backing up the data is impossible.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
On a rooted device, ES File Explorer (any version) can back up both apps and data. I back up my apps and data with it all the time, or else I wouldn't have gone through the trouble of modifying pre-malware versions of that app to work with systemless root.
Without root however, backing up the data is impossible.
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What about restoring from an ES File Explorer backup? Can an ES File Explorer backup (apps and/or data) be restored on a non-rooted device?
pvman said:
What about restoring from an ES File Explorer backup? Can an ES File Explorer backup (apps and/or data) be restored on a non-rooted device?
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Just install apk that backed up inside backups/apps. I use ES nowadays just to backup Titanium Backup apk so I don't have to re-download it everytime I clean flash my device.
For data of apps, you might need root.
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pvman said:
What about restoring from an ES File Explorer backup? Can an ES File Explorer backup (apps and/or data) be restored on a non-rooted device?
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Apps can be restored, but not data. Even if you did have app data backed up it cannot be restored without root.
EDIT: Clarified message.
Without root, you will not be able to restore data because the file/directory owner and SELinux security context need to be changed. This is the way Android works; with only a few exceptions, each app gets its own user ID (owner) as which the app runs. Generally speaking, one user ID (UID) cannot write the files/directories of another UID. Doing that would require that UID to set the mode bits (permissions) of a file or directory so that group (GID) or "other" is allowed, but Android apps generally don't do that to maintain the "one UID per app" sandbox. Similarly, if SELinux is used, additional access checks are made based on SELinux contexts (but I don't know that well, so I can't explain it, other than to say, if your file context is not right compared to the context of the process accessing it, it will be denied/won't work).
root on the other hand can override permission checks, and can assign the UID, GID, mode bits, and (usually) the SELinux security context of a file or directory. That is what TB does. If you have SuperSU Pro, you can see the chown/chmod/etc. that it does in its logs.

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